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فلم

film

Film; movie

Beginnernoun

Definition

A story shown in moving pictures.

Example

کل رات ہم نے اچھی فلم دیکھی۔

Last night we watched a good movie.

Etymology

'فلم' (film) is a loanword from English, reflecting the global influence of the cinematic arts. Its usage in Urdu gained traction with the rise of cinema in the mid-20th century.

How & Where It’s Used

'فلم' (film) is prevalent in both formal and informal contexts, commonly discussed in entertainment and media. It is widely understood across South Asia and often appears in conversational and written forms.

Literary Heritage

Cited in discussions about cinematic arts and cultural critique, but lacks classical literary references.

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